The Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater

by | Mar 31, 2010

For over fifty years, puppeteers have been bringing to life magical tales of princesses, paupers, genies, and giants to hundreds of youngsters and their parents at Central Park’s Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater. The Marionette Theater originated as a 19th...

Gapstow Bridge

by | Mar 23, 2010

Bearing a striking resemblance to the Ponte di San Francesco in San Remo, Italy, Gapstow Bridge is yet another example of traditional architecture in Central Park. The stone span curves gracefully over the narrow neck of the Pond. Facing south, it offers the...

City To Add Green Market Carts To Central Park

by | Mar 15, 2010

In a move that will be welcomed by all of us that would prefer a snack other than a damp, doughy pretzel ring New York City has announced it expanding its eat-healthy Green Cart campaign by allowing food vendors to operate at three choice locations around the park,...

New Park Named For Andrew H. Green

by | Mar 2, 2010

A new park being built in Manhattan along the East River between East 60th and 63rd Streets will be named for Andrew H. Green, the unsung 19th century master planner, political reformer and historic preservationist. This naming, approved by Community Board #8,...

NYC Storm Breaks 114-Year-Old Snowfall Record for Central Park

by | Feb 26, 2010

The park was once again blanketed by yet another winter storm which dumped over seventeen inches on the Great Lawn.  It also broke a monthly record for snowfall in Central Park that stood for 114 years, according to the National Weather Service.  As the city digs out,...